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Pakistan’s government has unveiled its latest budget proposal, marking a significant increase in defense spending while pulling back on development programs and offering limited tax relief to salaried employees. The announcement comes as the country grapples with economic challenges, rising living costs, and mounting regional security concerns. Finance Minister Muhammad…
Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela surprised political observers when he called a snap general election on 27th April, scheduling the vote for 30th May. The decision came a full year before his Labour Party administration’s term was set to conclude, triggering an urgent mobilization of election monitoring systems across the…
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has firmly refuted reports claiming that a cargo vessel carrying an Indian crew came under attack off the coast of Oman on Saturday morning, labeling the information as “false” and “baseless.” The controversy centered around the ship Liaki Freedom, which allegedly stopped responding to…
Ukraine has imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting Russian judges, media outlets, and organizations accused of participating in politically motivated legal proceedings against Ukrainian citizens and spreading Kremlin propaganda. The sanctions package encompasses 29 individuals and 17 legal entities, marking another step in Kyiv’s efforts to hold accountable those…
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A forthcoming webinar will examine the critical role of LGBTQ+ journalism in Latin America, bringing together prominent voices from the region to discuss how queer media outlets are combating misinformation and reshaping narratives about sexual and gender minorities across the continent. The online event, which will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available, comes at a time when LGBTQ+ communities throughout Latin America continue to face significant challenges in how they are portrayed by mainstream media. Despite growing visibility in recent years, misinformation, harmful stereotypes, and outright invisibility remain widespread problems that affect how these communities are understood and…
A photograph claiming to show a massive turnout at a Cockroach Janta Party protest in New Delhi has become the subject of widespread misinformation on social media, with users falsely claiming the image was artificially generated to inflate the party’s popularity. However, a detailed fact-check reveals a more complex picture…
Ukraine has imposed a sweeping new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities connected to the persecution of Ukrainian citizens in Russia and occupied territories. The measures, enacted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, take particular aim at those linked to the case of journalist Viktoria Roshchina, who died while held in…
FC Barcelona has taken decisive legal action against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, announcing plans to file a lawsuit over inflammatory comments he made during a recent press conference. The move marks a significant escalation in tensions between Spain’s two most storied football clubs, potentially adding a legal dimension to…
Former reality television star Spencer Pratt, who recently finished third in Los Angeles’s mayoral primary election, has released a combative social media video claiming he possesses damaging recordings that could force one of the two remaining candidates to resign if elected. The announcement marks what Pratt calls “Phase III” of…
Philippine officials are crediting years of disaster-preparedness training for helping to minimize casualties after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern region on Monday, marking one of the strongest tremors to hit the archipelago nation in half a century. The offshore quake, which originated near Sarangani province, claimed 46…
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The daily erosion of public trust in media reached a breaking point in 2025, but not through spectacular fake news scandals or viral deepfakes. Instead, it was the constant drip of “sweet little lies” – low-stake falsehoods spreading without challenge – that finally shattered public confidence. This shift marks a…
In a troubling case of digital manipulation, a fabricated image circulating on social media purportedly showing former U.S. President Donald Trump with his hand on a young Black girl’s neck has been debunked as fake. The altered image, which began circulating in December 2025, represents yet another example of how…
India Surpasses Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy, BJP Criticizes Opposition BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a sharp critique of Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, labeling him a “leader of propaganda” following India’s rise to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan. The remarks came in response to…
House Oversight Committee Escalates Investigation into Minnesota Fraud Schemes Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are intensifying their probe into what they describe as massive fraud schemes in Minnesota’s social services programs, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday, January 7. The committee is demanding answers from Governor Tim Walz’s administration…
Hong Kong Cancels New Year’s Fireworks in Aftermath of Deadly Fire Hong Kong will welcome 2026 without its traditional New Year’s fireworks display over Victoria Harbor, a decision made in the wake of November’s devastating fire that claimed at least 161 lives. The pyrotechnic show, typically a highlight of the…
Wall Street held steady on the final trading day of 2025, capping a year marked by significant gains driven largely by artificial intelligence optimism. Early Wednesday, the S&P 500 remained flat, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 47 points (0.1%) and the Nasdaq composite showed minimal change. Trading volume…
The Trump Administration is waging a campaign of misinformation against the UK on energy and climate change issues, according to new analysis presented at the American Geophysical Union’s annual meeting in New Orleans. Bob Ward, Policy and Communications Director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment…
Taiwan’s defense authorities have issued an urgent warning about an intensifying wave of Chinese disinformation campaigns coinciding with Beijing’s large-scale military exercises around the island. Officials report that at least 46 separate pieces of false information have been identified since the start of the latest drills, with many apparently designed…
In a dramatic political resurgence that has sparked intense debate across the Philippines, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. secured victory in the May 2022 presidential election, marking a remarkable comeback for one of the country’s most controversial political dynasties. The son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled the Philippines…
Fact Check: Video of Man Beaten in Punjab Falsely Shared as Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh A video circulating on social media showing a man in saffron clothing being assaulted by a mob is being misrepresented as evidence of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The footage, accompanied by hashtags like “Hindu…
When Indian politician Rahul Gandhi was convicted in a defamation case last year, few expected the matter to trigger international diplomatic tensions. Yet Germany’s Foreign Ministry quickly issued a statement that it was “monitoring the situation,” raising eyebrows about foreign involvement in India’s domestic judicial affairs. This episode highlights a…
Trump’s Personal Diplomacy Failed to End Ukraine War Despite Year-Long Push President Donald Trump devoted significant diplomatic efforts throughout 2025 to personally broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, but the year ended without a breakthrough despite his campaign promise to end the conflict on “Day One” of his presidency. The…
